15 - Incorporation of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs)
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What are SCMs?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that supplement cement.
Name one type of SCM.
💡 Hint: Consider industrial byproducts.
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What is the primary benefit of using Silica Fume in concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember the characteristics of very fine materials.
True or False: GGBS can enhance concrete's resistance to sulfate attacks.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties it enhances.
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If a project requires concrete to endure sulfuric acid exposure, which SCM would be most beneficial to include, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of different SCMs.
Design a concrete mix with 25% Fly Ash and discuss how this impacts water content and required admixtures.
💡 Hint: Refer to the characteristics of Fly Ash in terms of water requirements.
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